A young boy died after being hit by a car outside a hotel in Salford Quays - with the incident sparking a huge emergency services response.

UPDATE: Police say the boy was just 17 months old, and they believe the incident was a 'tragic accident'. Full story here.

Police were first called to reports of a collision in a car park behind the Ibis on Trafford Road shortly after 9pm.

More than 10 emergency vehicles were seen lined up outside the front of the venue in the wake of the tragic incident.

The collision happened in the rear car park of the Ibis, which is understood to connect to that of the AC Hotels Marriott.

At least two ambulances, two rapid response vehicles and several police cars were called to the scene.

Witnesses reported seeing armed police in attendance too, but GMP confirmed a firearms team had been on patrol in the area and were nearest to the scene at the time of the 999 call.

(Image: Joel Goodman)

Both hotels remained open during the incident, and police could be seen taking statements from witnesses through the windows of the foyer.

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Guests were able to come and go, and the road remained open except for one lane occupied by emergency vehicles.

By 11pm, the response had been scaled down.

(Image: Joel Goodman)

A GMP spokesman confirmed last night: "Earlier this evening police were called to reports of a serious collision involving a child on a car park on Trafford Road, Salford. Sadly the young boy involved died at the scene.